A Rinzai Kenchoji-ha temple also known as a station of the Kanazawa Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage, enshrining Hotei (the Laughing Buddha). Founded by Yagishita Bungo-no-kami, it preserves a legend that the stolen principal Amida image was returned after the thieves were struck by a curse. An ancient temple that has supported local faith alongside the history of Tomioka.
Choshoji is a temple of the Rinzai Kenchoji-ha sect located in the Tomioka district of Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama. While the exact date of its founding remains unknown, it is said to have been established by Yagishita Bungo-no-kami. The temple is believed to have origins dating to the medieval or early…
Cleansing impurity, spiritual purification, driving away evil. Rooted in misogi ablutions and goma fire rites.
Derived from the enshrined deity "阿弥陀如来"
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